The Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor is an Origin Effects compressor pedal, currently around $419. Close alternatives include the MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition and the Demon FX Call 76. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Origin Effects · pedal
The Origin Effects Cali76 Bass Compressor is a studio-grade analog compressor that brings classic 1176-style FET compression to bass in a smaller, pedalboard-friendly enclosure. Built into a brushed-steel chassis with a full control set, it delivers punchy, controlled, professional compression that is smoother and quieter than the original Compact Bass version, with a rich, polished tone and slightly rounded highs. A Dry blend control lets natural, uncompressed bass pass through in parallel for retained attack and low end, while an HPF control sets which frequencies are compressed so the bottom stays tight. A 10-LED gain-reduction meter shows compression in real time. It suits studio recording, live consistency, and bassists wanting transparent yet characterful, fast FET compression with professional control and feel.
What stands out
“Bassists regard the Cali76 Bass as a benchmark FET compressor, praising punchy, controlled, 1176-style compression with a polished, professional tone, smoother and quieter than the earlier Compact Bass”
— from the community notes
“Built into a brushed-steel chassis with a full control set, it delivers punchy, controlled, professional compression that is smoother and quieter than the original Compact Bass version, with a rich, polished tone and slightly rounded highs”
— from the listing
“The Origin Effects Cali76 Bass Compressor is a studio-grade analog compressor that brings classic 1176-style FET compression to bass in a smaller, pedalboard-friendly enclosure”
— from the listing
“The main caveat is a premium price, and a full control set that, while powerful, is more involved than simple one- or two-knob bass compressors”
— from the community notes
“It is used for studio recording and live consistency, sitting early in the chain into bass amps and DI rigs, with the Dry blend preserving natural attack and the HPF keeping lows tight under compression”
— from the community notes
- bass
- compression
- studio
- compressor
- attack
- fet
- tight
- dry
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor is commonly used in
- Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
18% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
What Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor in the chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tweaker 88 Head after Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H goes after Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor in the chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Carol-Ann OD-2R after Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H after Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Bad Cat Lynx 50 goes after Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Boffin FX Dino-Mite Distortion #129
Boffin Fx
24% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
24% matchBeetronics Overhive leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
23% matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Catalinbread Karma Suture GE
Catalinbread
21% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Dophix David Overdistortion
Dophix
16% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
What Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Bogner Uberschall
Bogner
15% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Cusack Music Subfuzz
Cusack Music
15% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary
JHS Pedals
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
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Cheaper alternatives
Ashdown Studio Compressor
Ashdown
53% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher
Electro-Harmonix
53% similarityShared character: compressor, punchy, attack
Ashdown Velvet Compressor
Ashdown
52% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Fender Bassman Compressor
Fender
52% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, punch
Ampeg Opto Comp Compressor
Ampeg
45% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Blaxx BX-Bass Limit
Blaxx
44% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
Similar character
MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition
MXR
70% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Demon FX Call 76
Demon Fx
59% similarityShared character: compressor, punchy, recording
Dr. Green The tourniquet
Dr Green
59% similarityShared character: compressor, punch, recording
Boss BC-1X
Boss
49% similarityShared character: bass, compressor, attack
Empress Bass Compressor Blue
Empress
47% similarityShared character: compressor, punch, attack
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR M87B Blackout Bass Compressor Limited Edition, the Demon FX Call 76, the Dr. Green The tourniquet. Budget picks: Ashdown Studio Compressor, Electro-Harmonix Bass Preacher, Ashdown Velvet Compressor.
What pairs well with the Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — What Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor cost?+
Around $419 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).